MIB675 International Business Strategy Capstone (3 cr.)

This course emphasizes the integration of academic and field experiences through the use of skills and tools developed in previous courses. This course focuses on formulating, implementing, and evaluating effective international business strategies for conducting business in a global marketplace by emphasizing critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of international business theory and application. Special emphasis is given to application of international business concepts and techniques and their integration into the strategic planning process.

Upon completion this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate the strategic planning processes and techniques necessary for conducting business across borders.
2. Evaluate the historical and cross-cultural approaches to international business strategy.
3. Demonstrate the ability to review and analyze the situations and challenges facing organizations competing for positions in the global marketplace.
4. Develop and defend strategic international business decisions for change and improvement.
5. Evaluate the complex issues unique to organizations operating on a global basis.